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Drivers ed
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9th Grade
05/05/2011

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True or False: Average coctail has 2x the amount as a 12 oz. bottle of beer.
Definition
False: they have the same amount
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True or False: Collisoions occur most frequently far from home.
Definition
False: most accidents happen within 25 miles of home because you are not paying as much attention.
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True or False: Wearing seatbelts requiered driver to be trapped in a crash/collision.
Definition
False: Seatbelts help keep you conscience.
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True or False: In a vehicle with airbags, you dont have to wear a seatbelt.
Definition
False: Seatbelts keep you restrained in your seat.
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True or False: In adverse driving situation, a 4-6 second following distance is reccomended.
Definition
True: you will have enough time to react to the certain situation.
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True or False: On a gravel road increase your following distance so you can see the preceeding vehicle better.
Definition
True: So you wont create a "dust bowl" in windshield.
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True OR false: Radiator cap should be removed only when the radiator is hot.
Definition
False: When it is cold you wont get 3rd degree burn like if it was hot and the steam came off on your face and hands.
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True or False: IT doesnt matter what tires are on a car, as long as they are in good condition.
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False: you cant have a big car with little tires becuase ith wont support and lift all the weight of the car.
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True or False: Proper hand position is left hand between 2-3 and right between 9-10.
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False: right hand between 2-3 and left between 9-10.
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True or False: School bus stopping with red flashing lights across the street with a divided highway you must stop.
Definition
False: Kids will have a median to be able to cross safely.
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True or False: Before traffic accidents must be reported, damage must exceed $500
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False: it must exceed $1000 not 500
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True or False: You must report and accident within 10 days.
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True: have to give a couple days for insurance company and police to get it ready.
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True or False: You must park at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant.
Definition
True: you only have to be 10 feet away.
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True or False: After failing first road test you must wait 5 days.
Definition
True: The DMV is not open on weekends so it is waiting a week.
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True or False: When passing a bike person you must allow 3 feet.
Definition
True: to have enough space to avoid air turbulance.
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it is always illegal to drive when:
Definition
when you are drunk
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you are approaching a railroad and are behind a school bus:
Definition
must stop all the way behind the bus
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Most important factor in driving situations:
Definition
attitude of driver
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alcohol is mostly eliminated from system by what?
Definition
your liver
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What is the first thing to do with a victom of carbon minoxide?
Definition
give them fresh air.
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Approaching your vehicle on a roadway, how should you approach it?
Definition
from the front
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Which cause greatest change in vehicles Kinetic Energy:
Definition
speed
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All factors have effect on breaking but with has the GREATEST factor?
Definition
Speed
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If collision cant be avioded what can driver do to reduce risk of impact?
Definition
go into objects that would move on impact.
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the Greatest advantage of ABS system:
Definition
will help you gain better control while breaking hard/ skidding
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if you wish to turn right where should you look?
Definition
through right side of passenger window
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traffic ahead stops without leaving enough space to cross an intersection, what should you do?
Definition
Stop before entering the intersection then wait from traffic to move
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Passing a car on left when should you return to the right lane?
Definition
When you can see their headlights in your rearview mirror
Term
What is hydroplaning?
Definition
the layer of water between the tire and road
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When a blowout occurs what is the first thing to do?
Definition
gain control of your vehicle.
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If engine stalls while driving what should you do?
Definition
Shift to neutraland coast
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vehicle equipt with power steering and engine stalls, what happens?
Definition
Steer with more effort
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Vehicle with power breaks and engine stalls what happens?
Definition
breaks will work one more time
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you are stopped at a red light when an emergency vehicle with red lights flashing is coming from the rear. what do you do?
Definition
dont move and wait for them to pass
Term
Doesnt get penalized from automatic revoaction of 1 year upon conviction
Definition
accumulation of traffic violations
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wires have fallen on vehicle after collision what should you do?
Definition
"all of the above"
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Clear a way for emergency vehicles when:
Definition
lights or sirens are on
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Drinking and Driving is dangerous because:
Definition
"all of them"
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if you have had many alcoholic drinks within a short time what is the best thing to do?
Definition
Wait and hour for every drink you take in.
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If the battery light comes on while driving what is the best thing to do?
Definition
turn of all accessories and go to nearest gas station
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headrest should be adjusted to it reaches what?
Definition
 top of ears
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Which curve would require greatest reduction in speed?
Definition
crowned road to the left
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liability insurance:
Definition
protects you against claims when you are responsible for that collision
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collision insurance:
Definition
pays for the repairs of your vehicle
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Comprehensive insurance:
Definition
protects you from natural causes and theft
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medical payment:
Definition
policy covering medical, hospital, funeral for you, passengers, and family
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No fault Insurance:
Definition
a plan where you and passengers recieve money from own company
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Yellow lines separate traffic moving in the ___________ direction.
Definition
opposite
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White lines separate traffic moving in the ______ direction.
Definition
same
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ignition switch has ____ positions.
Definition
5
Term
APE:
Definition
Assess, Prepare, Execute
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SPIDE:
Definition
Scan, Predict, Identify, Decide, Execute
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Right of Way:
Definition
car to the left should yield to car on the right
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Point system of wisconsin:
Definition
if add 12 or more points in a 12 month period, you will lose license
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3 options to drinking and driving:
Definition
take a taxi/cab, have a designated driver, wait one hour for every drink you drank.
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red octogon sign:
Definition
STOP
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yellow pendant:
Definition
No Passing
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Blue Square:
Definition
special services
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solid white line:
Definition
pavement edge line
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broken yellow line:
Definition
you can pass
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orange triangle
Definition
slow moving vehicle
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towing Insurance:
Definition
covers the cost of having your vehicle towed.
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